Month: March 2016

UPDATE:

On Thursday March 24th, at approximately 12:00PM, officials were notified of the discovery of a body in the C & D Canal along Dutch Neck Road.  The body was discovered by a fisherman in the area.  Officials turned the body over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science (Medical Examiner), who later identified the body as Keifer Huhman.

Complaint #: 50-15-4435

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2016

Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is currently working with the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) in the missing person’s case involving Senior Airman Keifer Huhman.  Huhman, of the 436^thCommunications Squadron, did not report to duty on Monday, February 8^th.  At that time, DAFB authorities initiated a missing person investigation.

It was learned that Huhman was last seen on February 7^th, at approximately 6-6:30PM as he was leaving his home in Blue Hen Apartments, in Dover.  Huhman was operating a blue 1997 Ford Ranger with Florida tags.

On February 10^th, the family of Keifer Huhman filed a missing person’s report with the Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit.  Detectives from the Dover Police Department have since worked closely with DAFB authorities on this case.

The Dover Police Department, assisted by the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit, conducted an extensive aerial search throughout Kent County for the truck that Huhman was last seen in.  During the aerial search, detectives learned that the truck was towed by the Delaware State Police from the shoulder of the William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge which spans the C&D Canal, on Sunday night at approximately 10:00PM.

With this information, the Dover Police Department, with the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit, conducted an aerial search of the canal and surrounding areas.  The Delaware State Police and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have deployed their maritime units to search the area.  The Dover Police Department is also processing the truck for evidence.

Despite the discovery of the truck and its location, the Dover Police Department and DAFB Office of Special Investigations are continuing the investigation as a missing person’s case with assistance from the Delaware State Police and DNREC Police.

If you have any information on this case, we ask that you call the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130 or your local law enforcement agency.

In a continued effort to maintain and improve positive community relations, the Dover Police Department in collaboration with Communities in Schools of Delaware, invites the public to attend their Spring Jam event.  The event will be held at Loockerman Way Plaza on Friday, April 1st from 5:00PM-7:00PM.  The Dover Police Department will have officer on hand to engage with the community in a fun-filled environment.  Activities available include 3-on-3 basketball, Music, Bounce House, Face Painting, and a mobile gaming truck.  In addition to the activities, Simaron Pizza & Steak Shop will supply food for the event while supplies last.

The event will also mark the launch of the Dover Police Department’s Police Athletic League (P.A.L.). Officer Keith Hester will be on hand providing information and answering questions about the P.A.L. Program set to launch later this spring.

Additional community partners will be on hand to provide information about their programs and offer services, including:
-NCALL
-Kent County Parks and Recreation
-Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware
-Food Bank of Delaware
-Downtown Dover Partnership
-Delaware Technical and Community College
-Dover Fire Department and others TBA

Complaint # 50-16-9028

Date/Time:   Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 at 12:36PM

Location:  Cecil Street and New Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident where eight shots were fired in the area of Cecil and New Street in Dover.  The incident occurred on Wednesday at 12:36PM when an unknown black male, wearing all black, fired at a white SUV or truck in the area.  One round struck the windshield of a Chrysler Sebring in the area.  The vehicle that is believed to have been the intended target fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App

Complaint # 50-16-8983

Date/Time:   Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 at 11:15PM

Location:  Dover Inn, 428 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is seeking Wakee Loper in connection with a robbery of a 57-year-old victim at the Dover Inn on Tuesday night.  The incident occurred at 11:15PM, when Loper approached the victim and and assaulted him, then took an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim.  The victim was treated at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for injuries to his face from the assault and was later discharged.  Loper was developed as the suspect in the assault/robbery and is wanted by the Dover Police Department for Assault 3rd Degree and Robbery 2nd Degree.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App

Complaint # 50-16-9053

Date/Time:   Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 4:58PM

Location:  West Division Street and North New Street

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested Edward Bradley, 65, for a felony level DUI offense on Wednesday afternoon.  At approximately 4:58PM, officers on patrol observed Bradley run a red light at the intersection of West Division Street and North New Street.  Officers conducted a traffic stop and determined that Bradley was under the influence of alcohol.  Bradley has two prior convictions for DUI and was charged with the following offenses in this incident:
-DUI 3rd Offense
-Failure To Stop at a Red Light
-Failure to Have Insurance ID

Complaint # 50-16-8502/9007

Date/Time:   Various Dates-See narrative

Location:  Multiple locations-See narrative

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested a Dover man for the 2nd time in less than a week for threats made against City of Dover employees.  Anthony Irvin, 43, was originally arrested on Friday, March 18th following an incident in which he became disorderly with an employee on the 2nd floor of City Hall and made verbal threats to the employee and other city officials.  Irvin left City Hall prior to police arrival.  When Dover Police Officers obtained warrants for Irvin’s arrest, they attempted to take him into custody at his residence at Lost Tree Court.  Upon seeing police arrive, Irvin went inside his residence and refused to come out for approximately 43 minutes.  Irvin eventually surrendered to police after speaking with his attorney and was charged with Terroristic Threatening and Disorderly Conduct and was later released on $1,250 unsecured bond and a no contact order with City Hall and the employee he threatened.

On Wednesday, March 23rd, the Dover Police Department received a call from a City of Dover employee stating that he was threatened by a suspect later identified as Anthony Irvin.  The city employee was traveling in a marked City of Dover vehicle in the area of Pear Street and Walker Road.  Irvin, who was also in a vehicle, pulled alongside the City of Dover vehicle and threatened the employee, stating he would come to his house and harm him and continued to shout various profanities.  Irvin was also charged with Terroristic Threatening and Disorderly Conduct in this incident and was held at JTVCC in default of $1,250 cash.

Complaint # 50-16-9107

Date/Time:   Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at 12:50AM

Location:  Boggs Drive and Nimitz Road, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left a 24-year-old man wounded.  The incident occurred near the intersection of Boggs Drive and Nimitz Road at 12:50AM on Thursday when the 24-yer-old male victim met Jaymere Lewis (19).  The victim engaged in an argument with Lewis and during the argument, Lewis fired a single shot at the victim, striking him in the leg.  The victim  was treated at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for the injury.

Jaymere Lewis is currently wanted by the Dover Police Department for Assault 1st Degree and Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App